9 tips to stay COVID-safe at the playground

By ITS Education Asia

Should you risk having your children go to the playground? The Conversation has 9 tips for a safer playground for your little ones.

1. Don’t go to the playground if you or your child is sick or has any COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, sniffles, upset tummy).
2. Keep your distance (at least 1.5 metres) from anyone not in your household. While it’s tempting to socialize with other parents, avoid congregating closely with others.
3. Take disinfectant wipes or wet wipes with you and wipe down areas little hands frequently touch (such as swing chains) before your kids use the equipment, particularly if they’re too young to understand instructions.
4. Take hand sanitizer with you (minimum 60% alcohol). Ensure your children sanitize their hands before getting on the equipment, after playing, before eating and before leaving the playground. Supervise young children when they use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Parents should regularly sanitize too.
5. Avoid using shared taps or water fountains; instead, bring bottled drinks. Frequently touched surfaces such as taps are more likely to be contaminated.
6. Remind children to avoid touching their face while using the play equipment.
7. Avoid physical contact between your kids and other kids in the area.
8. Avoid sharing toys with other children. If you bring toys, make sure they’re washable.
9. Use the playground outside of peak use periods to reduce the amount of contact with others.

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